Discover key betting insights for the Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City matchup, with the latest stats, expert tips, and the most favorable odds.
This Saturday, Sporting Kansas CIty takes on Austin at Q2 Stadium.
Austin is currently in sixth place in the Western Conference with 29 points, but Sporting KC is hot on their heels in 11th place, trailing by only three points. These two teams have met before and Sporting KC emerged victorious with a 4-1 win at Children’s Mercy Park back in June. Will Austin be able to turn the tables this time around or will Sporting KC continue their winning streak?
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Austin FC Form
Austin FC has lacked consistency recently, with the last three matches resulting in a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF, a 1-4 win against Minnesota United, and a 2-1 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps. In their previous six home matches in the Major League Soccer, they won four, lost two and drew none, scoring ten goals and conceding four.
Sporting Kansas City Form
Sporting Kansas City is looking strong, having gone unbeaten for three matches. The Wizards began by defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0. This was followed by a 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo FC and another 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake. However, their away form has been less impressive, winning only once in their last six Major League Soccer matches on the road. In addition to the single win, they drew four matches and lost one, scoring 11 goals and conceding eight.
Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Austin FC and Sporting Kansas City. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 12 of the last 13 Austin FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Austin FC have scored in 13 of the last 15 matches
- In 6 of the last 8 matches Austin FC played, both teams scored
- Sporting Kansas City have not won 19 of the last 20 away matches
- In 7 of the last 9 matches Sporting Kansas City played, both teams scored
- In 8 of the last 10 Sporting Kansas City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sporting Kansas City have conceded in 13 of the last 15 matches
- Sporting Kansas City have conceded in the last 9 away matches in a row
Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City – Players in Form
Sebastian Driussi is the star man for Austin FC, scoring a team-best of six goals this season. But that’s not all – Sporting Kansas City has its own superstar in Alan Pulido, who has already netted a whopping 10 goals this season, including five match-openers! With his impressive track record, it’s no surprise that Pulido is tied for fifth place in the league for total goals scored.
Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips
Full-time result
At Q2 Stadium, Austin FC achieved a record of five victories, three draws, and two losses across all tournaments. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City only managed to win once out of their last 10 away games, with five draws and four losses.
Both teams to score
In their last six league meetings, Austin FC has scored against Sporting Kansas City every time. The Oaks also scored the first goal in six of their last ten games. Sporting KC has managed to score the opener in eight of their last ten games, also an impressive feat.
Total goals
Austin FC scored an average of 1.8 goals in the past ten matches at Q2 Stadium across the tournaments and over 2.5 goals came out eight times. Over 2.5 goals came up in eight of Sporting Kansas City’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.1 goals in these matches. Austin FC were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 11 matches.
Match predictions: Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City
To sum up, the upcoming match between Austin FC and Sporting Kansas City seems to be a good betting opportunity.